2018 rankings · Midsize & Large SUVs

Most Fuel-Efficient 2018 Midsize & Large SUVs, Ranked

We ranked all 42 EPA-rated 2018 midsize & large SUVs by what they cost to fuel. The Tesla Model X leads at about $977 a year (93 MPGe), while the Mercedes-Benz G-Class is the most expensive to run at $4,558 (13 MPG). The median midsize or large SUV costs $2,447 a year to fuel. The class includes 1 electric and 6 hybrid or plug-in models.

Fuel costs assume 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gal regular, $3.95/gal premium and 18¢/kWh. Each model is shown in its most efficient configuration.

Top 15

Annual fuel cost (lower is better)
  1. 1Tesla Model X93 MPGe $977
  2. 2Toyota Highlander Hybrid29 MPG $1,603
  3. 3Volvo XC90 Plug-in Hybrid62 MPGe + 27 MPG $1,825
  4. 4Lexus RX Hybrid30 MPG $1,975
  5. 5GMC Acadia23 MPG $2,022
  6. 6Ford Explorer22 MPG $2,114
  7. 7BMW X5 Plug-in Hybrid56 MPGe + 24 MPG $2,167
  8. 8Jeep Grand Cherokee21 MPG $2,214
  9. 9Dodge Durango21 MPG $2,214
  10. 10Buick Enclave21 MPG $2,214
  11. 11Chevrolet Traverse21 MPG $2,214
  12. 12Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel25 MPG $2,220
  13. 13BMW X5 Diesel25 MPG $2,220
  14. 14Ford Expedition20 MPG $2,325
  15. 15Land Rover Range Rover25 MPG $2,370

All 42 models

#Model Type Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Tesla Model X Electric 93 MPGe 295 mi $977
2Toyota Highlander Hybrid Hybrid 29 MPG — $1,603
3Volvo XC90 Plug-in Hybrid Plug-in hybrid 62 MPGe + 27 MPG 380 mi $1,825
4Lexus RX Hybrid Hybrid 30 MPG — $1,975
5GMC Acadia Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
6Ford Explorer Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
7BMW X5 Plug-in Hybrid Plug-in hybrid 56 MPGe + 24 MPG 540 mi $2,167
8Jeep Grand Cherokee Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
9Dodge Durango Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
10Buick Enclave Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
11Chevrolet Traverse Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
12Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel Diesel 25 MPG — $2,220
13BMW X5 Diesel Diesel 25 MPG — $2,220
14Ford Expedition Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
15Land Rover Range Rover Gas 25 MPG — $2,370
16Volvo XC90 Gas 25 MPG — $2,370
17Porsche Cayenne Plug-in Hybrid Plug-in hybrid 47 MPGe + 22 MPG 490 mi $2,402
18Land Rover Discovery Diesel Diesel 23 MPG — $2,413
19Chevrolet Suburban Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
20GMC Yukon Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
21Chevrolet Tahoe Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
22Lincoln Navigator Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
23Ford Flex Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
24Lincoln MKT Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
25Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Plug-in Hybrid Plug-in hybrid 43 MPGe + 21 MPG 460 mi $2,526
26Toyota 4Runner Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
27BMW X5 Gas 21 MPG — $2,821
28Audi Q7 Gas 21 MPG — $2,821
29BMW X6 Gas 21 MPG — $2,821
30Nissan Armada Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
31Porsche Cayenne Gas 20 MPG — $2,962
32Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Gas 20 MPG — $2,962
33Toyota Land Cruiser Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
34Toyota Sequoia Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
35Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class Gas 19 MPG — $3,118
36Cadillac Escalade Gas 17 MPG — $3,485
37Lexus GX Gas 16 MPG — $3,703
38Infiniti QX80 Gas 16 MPG — $3,703
39Maserati Levante Gas 16 MPG — $3,703
40Lexus LX Gas 15 MPG — $3,950
41Bentley Bentayga Gas 15 MPG — $3,950
42Mercedes-Benz G-Class Gas 13 MPG — $4,558

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